Leidos
Description
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, where you will take the lead in managing cross-functional initiatives and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. We are looking for an organized and experienced professional who can manage all phases of the project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, outlining scope, schedules, resources, risk mitigation strategies, and communication frameworks.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams to guarantee timely and successful delivery of all project objectives.
Utilize project management tools to track progress, oversee task completion, and manage interdependencies.
Manage project budgets, timelines, and contractual deliverables in alignment with both organizational and client requirements.
Act as the primary liaison for stakeholder communications, providing regular updates to leadership, clients, and end users.
Prepare and present project status reports, highlighting KPIs, milestones, and identified risks.
Identify project risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
Ensure all project activities comply with internal policies, industry standards, and relevant regulations.
Conduct post-project evaluations and continuous improvement assessments to enhance future project delivery.
Basic Qualifications:
TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Proven success in managing programs or projects across multiple functional areas or disciplines.
Experience overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and resources for complex programs, including risk and change management.
Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and delegate tasks across various workstreams.
Proficient in program planning, resource allocation, stakeholder communication, and performance tracking.
Experience coordinating with internal teams, external vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
Strong understanding of risk management, program evaluation, and continuous process improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in preparing and delivering reports and updates to stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project or program management certification, such as PMP, PgMP, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
Experience with profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities, including budget management and financial forecasting.
Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, Primavera, or Asana.
Proven ability to manage change, lead projects through ambiguity, and implement improvements.
Knowledge of contract management and managing government contracts in regulated industries (e.g., defense, healthcare, aerospace).
Experience in conducting project evaluations, assessing outcomes, and applying lessons learned.
Understanding of program governance, enterprise-level portfolio management, or strategic planning frameworks.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for how it’s always been done.
Original Posting:
August 7, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and applicable laws.
August 7, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and applicable laws.